Toppenish School District

306 Bolin Dr
Toppenish, WA 98948-1644
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,276 students in Toppenish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Toppenish School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
4,276 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Toppenish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WA)
#288 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Toppenish   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
27%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Toppenish   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
32%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Toppenish   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
82%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Toppenish   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.68
# American Indian Students
346 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
3,371 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
25%
# Black Students
17 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
460 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
11%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
238
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
244
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
233
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
264
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
261
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
252
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
290
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
318
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
341
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
329
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
337
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
349
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
393
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
427
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,176 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,163 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Toppenish   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$82 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Toppenish   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,176
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Toppenish   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,163
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in Toppenish   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Toppenish School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Zillah Ave
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-8240
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Madison Ave
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4575
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
309 North Alder Street
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4555
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Toppenish High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Ward Road
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-3370
Grades: 9-12
| 947 students
Rank: #55.
Northwest Allprep
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
237 Chkalov Ste 108
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 828-0205
Grades: 1-12
| 474 students
Rank: #66.
Toppenish Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Goldendale Avenue
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-2730
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #77.
Kirkwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
403 South Juniper Street
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4750
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #88.
Computer Toppenish High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Ward Rd
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-3377
Grades: 6-12
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
Toppenish Pre School
407 S. Juniper St
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4266
Grades: PK
| 238 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Toppenish School District?
Toppenish School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,276 students.
What is the rank of Toppenish School District?
Toppenish School District is ranked #248 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Toppenish School District?
79% of Toppenish School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Toppenish School District?
Toppenish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Toppenish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,163 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 4,276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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